Great news for everyone with a child in school! The stock epi bill became a law yesterday. Even better, there is video of the President signing the law!
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57612201/food-allergy-epinephrine-bill-reaches-obamas-desk/
I was filled with joy when I heard the news. Then I watched the video in stunned silence. The President announced that his daughter, Malia, has a peanut allergy! My jaw was on the floor. He said that she does not have asthma but she has a peanut allergy. What????? I did a quick google search for Malia and peanut allergy. Nothing came up. I found articles that briefly discussed that she has asthma. I found articles about her allergies and how they had to find a hypoallergenic dog (there's no such thing but that's a topic for another day). I found nothing about Malia and a peanut allergy.
I thought about how, maybe, they actually wanted to keep this under wraps. There are crazy people out there and she is the Presidents daughter......first and foremost they need to keep her safe. So, I am actually surprised that he said something. I hope now, that the information is out there, that they would be proactive about raising awareness. Who is more well known than the first family? Wouldn't it be amazing if the First Lady added something about food allergies to her Let's Move and healthy eating campaign? I, of course, feel horrible that Malia has a food allergy. However, this is a huge teaching moment. My children were wide eyed to hear that Malia has a food allergy also.
Food allergies in the White House......
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